Name: Zip Code 10704
Address: Yonkers, NY

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10704 offers a diverse range of housing options, including single detached homes, spacious lofts, large apartment buildings, and duplexes, catering to many preferences. The neighborhood boasts excellent access to public transportation with two train stations and numerous bus lines nearby, making navigation straightforward. Well-positioned near major highways, driving is convenient throughout the area. Residents benefit from proximity to both public and private schools as well as plentiful grocery stores including specialty markets along Yonkers Avenue. Numerous restaurants and cafes provide varied dining options. Peaceful streets and several public green spaces contribute to a tranquil atmosphere while maintaining easy access to local amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 10704 offers homeowners several alternative means of transportation. Thanks to 3 rapid transit stations (Wakefield-241 St, 233 St and Nereid Av) on the Lexington Avenue Express and 7 Avenue Express, and about 20 nearby bus lines, the transit infrastructure in Zip Code 10704 is reasonably good. Most homes for sale in this postal code are located in areas that are also rather convenient for pedestrians; many day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are fairly close at hand. The bicycle is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Zip Code 10704.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away in this area. Yonkers Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, there are over 300 restaurants and about 30 coffee shops to benefit from in this postal code. It is also a short distance to a very good selection of clothing stores, for example on Drive. In terms of education, both primary and secondary schools are easy to get to without a car from most properties for sale in this area. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 10704 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its around 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Yonkers Avenue in particular offers a vast selection of nightlife. Zip Code 10704 is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be quite peaceful, however some areas can be quite loud, especially close to the railway line or Gov Thomas E Dewey Thruway. It is very easy to get to parks in the postal code, since reaching one is very easy from many properties for sale. There are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like Tibbetts Brook Park West and Scout Field.

Car friendly7.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.2

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk